Sermons on July 4th:

Joy--4th Christmas Gift Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007

4th in Series about Advent/Christmas Series on Christmas gifts

What is the spiritual significance of Joseph and Mary traveling though "Galilee"? In Galilee stands the Sea of Galilee. Jesus crossed the Sea of Galilee six times during His walk as the Son of God. (Unger’s Bible Dictionary, map). In the same manner He turned the water of the six water pots of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Patience: 4th Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 4, 2024

Patience strengthens the spirit; sweetens the temper; subdues pride, and bridles the tongue.We have need of patience.

PATIENCE, LONG-SUFFERING: 4TH FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 7/4/24 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Introduction about fruit: WE ARE STUDYING THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT FROM GALATIANS 5. LET US LOOK AT ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 5:3, Luke 21:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Truth

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 30, 2018

4th of July - We Hold These Truths to be Self Evident - what is truth

What is truth? I chose this passage today to help create a foundation for all of us as we look at Independence day, the day when the Declaration of Independence was signed. In fact, one of the best known statements from our Declaration of Independence states that our declaration is based on ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Pledge Allegiance To The Lamb

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 18, 2001

The Patriots - they made a pledge; paid the price and reaped the reward (freedom, a new land, a bright future, - a new beginning). And those who pledge their allegiance to the lamb do the same.

"I Pledge Allegiance To The Lamb" [note:The tittle of this message is based on a song by Ray Boltz - during this message it really has an impact to show the video, you can see where I choose to show - but any time whould be good] One thing I usually like to do in my 4th of July ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:20, Galatians 3:26-29, Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Spiritual Independence Day

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 5, 2007

On the 4th of July weekend, our minds our own our national freedom, but the Apostle Paul speaks about the more important freedom, the freedom we have in Christ.

Our Spiritual Independence Day Galatians 5:1, 13-25 (NRSV) July 1, 2007 As we come together this morning today, the word that is on our mind is “freedom.” It is a word which, in our context, brings up images of Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, the Declaration of Independence, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

Commited To The Cause

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 5, 2008

Fourth of July message

Committed to the cause Text: Heb. 11:32-33, 37-40 Opening: 1. In two days, we will celebrate, Independence day, July 4th and it is indeed honorable to honor those who sacrificed so much to se this nation through 2. I want to look at what it was that literally made these men, and not only ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Mennonite

Heroes Of Our Nation Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

4th of July sermon looking at how God was active in the birth of our nation

Heroes of Our Nation Hebrews 11:1-2, 13-16, 12: 1-2 In the Mariners' Museum in Newport News, VA, there's a special display for a rickety, home-made aluminum kayak. This tiny, makeshift boat seems oddly out of place in the midst of displays for impressive Navy vessels and artifacts from significant ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

The Runaway Lad And The Waiting Dad - Which Way Will You Run? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 26, 2005

The pharisees and the teachers of the law had a warped view of God... and many today have the same problem. What did Jesus mean to teach about the Father in this parable?

OPEN: (It is best to memorize the following illustration to allow for optimum delivery) “Feeling footloose and frisky, a featherbrained fellow forced his fond father to fork over the farthings and flew far to foreign fields and frittered his fortune, feasting fabulously with faithless friends. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Luke 15:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Is The Nation

Contributed by Truuke Ameigh on Jun 10, 2003

A Patriotic sermon for the 4th of July based on material by Vance Elzinga

Blessed is The Nation! It was the middle of a very unpopular war, a conflict noted for its shabby ideology and selfish ends. Besides which, it wasn’t going well. On the night of September 13 a man found himself sloshing around in a small boat. He was on a mission. He’d volunteered to take ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Independently Dependent

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 3, 2015

A 4th of July sermon about KNOWING Jesus as Lord and Savior.

Independently Dependent July 5, 2015 For the past few weeks in Bible Study we’ve been looking at theology. We are looking at what is called the Order of Salvation. Now, it can sound really, really boring and dry. But, it is not. We have a good time with it. Lots of discussion and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

One Gave All

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 1, 2018

A sermon based in John 3:16 for the 4th of July weekend.

“One Gave All” John 3:1-16 John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. As we think about this 242 anniversary of our independence and the great sacrifices that have been made to preserve ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Independance - Dependance

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 4, 2007

When we think we are independant we actually only change what we are dependant on.

Americans love to celebrate Independence Day. The supermarkets stock up with extra ribs, hamburger and hotdogs along with anything else the goes with grilling out. It seems like the 4th is a big deal to more people than other holidays. As Americans we tend to flaunt our freedom before the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-25

Denomination: Congregational

4th Sunday In Lent, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 23, 2003

One of the most siginificant paradoxes of our faith is that we’re saved by God’s grace alone; yet God created us for good works.

Sermon for 4 Lent Yr B, 30/03/2003 Based on Eph 2:10; Jn 3:21 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Now a certain man died and arrived at the pearly gates. St. Peter said: "You need one thousand points to get in. How many do you have?" "I don’t know," said ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

4th Sunday Of Easter, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 2, 2022

May 11th, 2022.

Acts 9:36-43, Psalm 23:1-6, Revelation 7:9-17, John 10:22-30. A). GRACE FOR THE GRACEFUL. Acts 9:36-43. I am sometimes at pains to emphasise how God’s grace abounds for sinners (cf. Romans 5:20), but in the instance before us we see how God’s grace also continues to abound for a woman who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43, Psalm 23:1-6, Revelation 7:9-17, John 10:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4th Sunday In Lent, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 16, 2023

MARCH 19th, 2023.

1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 23:1-6, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41. A). ANOINTING A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART. 1 Samuel 16:1-13. Saul had rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD had rejected Saul from being king (cf. 1 Samuel 15:23), much to the grief of Samuel (cf. 1 Samuel 15:11) - but the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 23:1-6, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational